It’s that time of year again!  Barnstead Parks and Recreation presents its third annual Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 25, 2014 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm in the parking lot at Barnstead Elementary School.  This is a free event for all little ones and school aged children through grade four.  Come and join in our costume contest and enjoy a fun filled evening of wagon rides, the evening pumpkin glow, music, dancing, games and activities, and of course “trunk” or treating!  Start planning your trunk theme now and pick that perfect pumpkin for carving.  Prizes are awarded for the best decorated trunk and best jack-o-lantern.  Popcorn and beverages will be available for purchase.  Parking begins at 3:30 pm.  Starting at 4:00 pm, kids can enjoy games and activities in the safety zone while vehicles are parking and setting up.  “Trunk” or treating will follow the costume contest and games and activities hour, at approximately 5:00 pm.  Parks and Rec will gladly accept donations of candy from the community.  Finally, we are in need of volunteers to assist with parking and concessions.  Please contact us on Facebook or at [email protected] to volunteer, arrange for donations or with any questions.  Happy Halloween!

Letter To The Editor

I urge the voters of District 6 to go vote on November 4!  Vote for change!  Vote for Richard Leonard for New Hampshire State Senate!  Rich Leonard is running for this office because he cares about the people of his district and community.  Being a longtime, local pharmacist, and having gone through a personal family health crisis, he sees the need for good quality, affordable healthcare for all.  

As this country’s economy and jobs are slipping away, Rich wants to make sure we have the best workforce around to bring our economy and jobs back home, and education is the key.  He wants to strengthen the math and science programs in our schools. He wants to provide the best, affordable education possible to all NH students from kindergarten through college.  

Rich supports a minimum wage and measures to ensure women get paid what their male counterparts do for the same job; equal pay for equal work!

New Hampshire is such a beautiful state!  Let’s keep it that way!  Let’s keep our young people here with good education and good jobs!  Vote for Richard Leonard for NH State Senate on November 4th!

Kathy Jenks

Barnstead

Barnstead Boy Scout Troop 43 recently completed their first hike of the year. We invite you to join us as we have many more mountains to climb. We meet on Tuesdays at the Barnstead Elementary School at 7:30 PM.

Nighthawk Hollow Seniors

Submitted By Beverly A. Goodrich, Secretary

The Nighthawk Hollow Seniors met at the Barnstead Town Hall on October 1, 2014 and carpooled to the Red Apple Buffet in Concord and enjoyed a delicious buffet. A business meeting followed.

We will again meet at the Red Apple on Wednesday, November 5, have an early Christmas gift exchange - Yankee swap-style, and a recipe swap. Please bring a few index cards. We will not meet during the cold winter months, but will resume in March or April 2015.

In November we will first meet in the parking lot of the Barnstead Town Hall and then carpool to Concord.

We welcome new members. Dues are only $4.00 a year. For more information, please call President Christine Sanborn, 875-2676.

Bernard A. Herbert

Bernard A. Herbert, 88, of So. Barnstead Road, died September 29th  at the Concord Hospital following a long illness.

He was born in Meredith, the son of Archie and Mary (Rollins) Herbert and had lived in Barnstead for over 54 years. He was a Marine Corps Veteran during WWII and was wounded on Iwo Jima receiving a Purple Heart.

He is survived by his wife of  67 years,  Leona E. (Vinton) Herbert of Ctr. Barnstead, a daughter Mary Poarch of Sanford, FL whose husband Marvin is deceased, three grandsons, Jonathan Poarch and wife Dora, James’ widow Nicky, and Jason and wife Elizabeth, a granddaughter Elisabeth Poarch, great grandchildren of Jonathan and Dora, Shaddai and Benaiah and James and Nicky Samantha, Emily and Luke and nieces Mary Parris, Davilyn, Darlene Herbert and Arlene, nephews, Ronald  Herbert and Donald Kent. Justin and Shayne grandchildren of heart cared for when they were young.

He was pre-deceased by a son-in-law Marvin Poarch of Sanford, FL and a grandson, James.

An urn interment was held at the NH Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, Monday Oct 6th followed by a Memorial Service at the Barnstead Parade Congregational Church. Pastor Sandy Pierson officiated. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The Barnstead Parade Congregational Church .

Judith N. Smith

Judith Nancy Smith, 72, of Garland Road, died October 1, at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was raised in Topsfield, MA by her parents Orden E Owen and Nancy (Lockwood) Owen. She had a passion for raising horses and sheep  and was an active member of 4-H throughout her life. As an adult she moved to East Concord and raised her three girls, Nancy S. Lamprey, Wanda S. Follansbee, and Donna M. Farrell on the horse farm she established, Friendly Acres. There she shared her love of horses with many people, giving riding lessons, trail rides, running a summer horse camp, boarding and training horses. She later moved to Loudon where the family grew by three when she married Larry Smith and his two daughters. As a family “Tiz A Miniature Horse Farm” was founded. During this time she also worked for the NH DOT until she retired. She also wrote short stories having several published.  She was a founder of the Yankee Miniature Horse Club.

She is survived by her husband Larry Smith of Barnstead, three daughters, Nancy S. Lamprey, Wanda Follansbee, widow of her deceased husband Rick, and Donna  Farrell and husband William, Larry’s daughters Wendy Cray and Wanda Mullen and husband Gary.  Eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. 

A Memorial Reception will be held Wednesday, October 8th, from 3-7 PM at the Barnstead American Legion Hall, Beauty Hill Road, Barnstead Parade. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to The Belknap County 4-H Horse Council C/O Glenn Mc Laughlin, President, 105 Pittsfield Road, Barnstead, NH 03218.